How long does it take to hike the Camino del Norte?
The Camino del Norte, also known as Camino de la Costa, runs from San Sebastian along the Atlantic coast to Santiago de Compostela. You will need about five weeks for the whole section, but we have put together a compact two-week tour for you.
Where does the Camino del Norte start?
Irun
The Camino del Norte offers a great maritime walking experience through Northern Spain. Starting in Irun, at the French border, the route runs parallel to the sea and passes through the stunning seaside town of San-Sebastián; the cosmopolitan Basque city of Bilbao; and the elegant city of Santander in Cantabria.
What are the stages of the Camino?
The Camino Frances walking stages – the detailed itinerary
- Day 1. St.Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles, 25 km.
- Day 2. Roncesvalles to Zubiri, 22 km.
- Day 3. Zubiri to Pamplona, 22 km.
- Day 4. Pamplona to Puente La Reina, 24 km.
- Day 5. Puente La Reina to Estella, 21,5 km.
- Day 6. Estella to Los Arcos, 22 km.
- Day 7.
- Day 8.
How long is the French way Camino?
930 km
Distance: 930 km Stages: about 32. From the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela, the French Way passes through the regions of Aragón, Navarre, La Rioja, Castile and Leon, and Galicia on a route followed by over 150,000 pilgrims every year.
How difficult is the Camino del Norte?
The start of the Camino del Norte is quite challenging; two long ascends and descends on the way to San Sebastián. The scenery on the first day is amazing – one of the most beautiful walking days on the route. Most of the time the Camino goes through the mountains and forest, no road walking.
Which Camino route is the most beautiful?
Camino del Norte. The Northern Way is arguably the most scenic, running along the Bay of Biscay coast from foodie San Sebastián, via Bilbao and Santander and an array of beautiful beaches, to Oviedo; from here you can join the Camino Primitivo to reach Santiago.
Is the Camino del Norte difficult?
Which Camino route is best?
The Northern Way is arguably the most scenic, running along the Bay of Biscay coast from foodie San Sebastián, via Bilbao and Santander and an array of beautiful beaches, to Oviedo; from here you can join the Camino Primitivo to reach Santiago.
Where does the Camino walk start?
The Camino Francés starts from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the French side of the Pyrenees, and crosses sizable mountains (check weather), open plains and lush hills on its way to Santiago de Compostela.
What is the best month to walk the Camino?
July and August are the most popular months, though they can be unpleasantly hot, with scorched vegetation. May-June and Sep are the best time to walk the Camino de Santiago, as the weather is lovely, downpours less likely, and you’ll have plenty of company along the way – but it won’t be quite as crowded.